Archive for the ‘Mixed Media’ Category

Peggy Wolf

15Oct14

Wow! I was blown away when I saw the work of Peggy Wolf. Her use of color, shading, and mixed media is phenomenal.  The pieces shown here all convey a sense of mystery and have you wondering about the story behind each of these women.  You can see and purchase (they are very affordable) your favorites at […]


You probably wouldn’t expect these mixed media collages to come from a former environmental scientist, but that is indeed the case. The shadow boxed collages blend her love of nature and vintage photos along with a touch of humorous quips inserted in some of the works. See more on her website. Images via


These beautifully surreal works are from Grand Rapids, Michigan based artist Christina Mrozik. She enlists a variety of media but favors ballpoint pens, inks, and watercolors. To see more of her work visit her on Behance.


Hilla Shamia

07Aug14

I am deeply in love with this exquisitely beautiful furniture by Hilla Shamia who pours melted aluminum onto naturally ragged wood pieces, a process she calls wood casting, resulting in these tables and benches. I am also quite happy to see a female furniture crafter which is urging me to learn how many more are […]


Kendal Murray

04Aug14

Artist Kendal Murray creates fantastic miniature scenarios in and on top of teapots, shoe forms, change purses and compact mirrors. Slices of life are depicted by toy figurines climbing trees, playing in the yard, and enjoying a day at the beach. Learn more at Arthouse Gallery. Images via Zeutch


I can’t take my eyes off these stunning tables by Greg Klassen! He takes wood pieces found on rotting trees or construction sites and marries them with glass to mimic rivers ambling along their shores. Beautiful. See more if his work here. pb Some images via


Marcello de Simone and Bruce Wayland created Little Owl Design in 2009 and both share interests in the fine arts, as well as art history, fashion, and of course, design. In the series “Altered Perspectives” they take fairly ordinary plates and pair them with paintings to create an extraordinary new look for upcycling with a […]